HR Administrator


Company:	Nelson and Colne College
Salary:	£26,469.51 to £26,469.51 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2AR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

HR Administrator

Salary: Up to £26,469.51 depending on experience

Hours: 37 per week

Working Weeks: Full Year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington and Rossendale College

Closing Date:

Midnight, Wednesday 28 October 2026

Interview Date:

Thursday 5 November 2026

‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time HR Administrator. You will be joining our dedicated HR team to support the delivery of our People Strategy and provide a professional HR service. The role will involve providing administrative support across a range of HR processes, as well as being responsible for monitoring and dealing with enquiries received to the HR email inbox.

You will be working as part of a supportive and friendly team, with an outstanding record of supporting individual development and progression. So, whether you are an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge or looking to begin a career in HR, this could be the ideal role.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington and Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

Monitoring enquiries to the HR email inbox and responding in a timely manner

Ensuring details of staff absence are recorded and updated accurately

Updating the HR system (CHRIS21) and individual e-files with relevant information and documentation (e.g. relating to requirements for mileage claims, training records etc.)

Support the wider HR team with ad hoc generalist HR administration

What We Are Looking For:

Four GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Level 3 qualification in administration or other relevant subject

Experience of working in a varied administrative role, in a busy office environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload

Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

What We Offer in Return:

Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and closure days, and including a two-week closure over the Christmas period.

Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits

A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support

Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards

Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits

http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.

Website:

http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team

h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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